Milford Selected for Unique Solar Program
Solarize Program Offers Discounts of over 20%
Kick off Workshop at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 3, Milford City Hall, 110 River Street
The City of Milford has been selected to participate in a unique solar discount program that makes going solar easy and affordable. The Solarize Milford program will kick off with a workshop on Wednesday, December 3 at Milford City Hall, 110 River Street at 7 pm. Residents can learn about the program and meet their pre-selected solar installer, ENCON Solar. They will also have a chance to learn about the many flexible financing options available, including a no-money-down option. The city will join 14 other communities in Phase 5 of Solarize Connecticut, with a goal to more than double the amount of solar currently in Milford over the 18-week program. Over 40 communities have already participated in Solarize campaigns, with over 2,000 homeowners signing contracts for solar.
Solarize is a unique program offered by the Connecticut Green Bank, formerly known as the Clean Energy Finance Authority, in partnership with SmartPower, that increases residential solar through a proven formula. It leverages group discounts through a pre-selected installer to reduce the cost of solar; it relies on the community to provide outreach and education to create awareness and build interest, and it promotes a clear end date that motivates residents to act.
Milford’s Mayor, Benjamin G. Blake commented, “Milford has consistently promoted the use of Solar Energy. This was emphasized when the city adopted the Clean Energy Pledge in 2012 and established an Energy Advisory Board. To meet the goals of the Pledge it is recognized that the City needs to increase local participation in programs that help improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel use. The Solarize Program is a perfect fit. The City looks forward to working with the selected installer, ENCON Solar, the Connecticut Green Bank, and our residents to increase the use of residential solar PV systems through the Solarize Program. We are very enthusiastic about Milford’s participation and appreciate the ongoing support of the Connecticut Green Bank and SmartPower.”
“CT Green Bank is extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve through the Solarize program. We continue to see our financing tools and the Solarize model bringing down the cost of solar and making it affordable for more and more homeowners throughout Connecticut”, stated Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the CT Green Bank. “We expect to achieve similar success as we begin the next phase of this innovative program with the participation of Milford’s leaders and their dedicated volunteers.”
Solarize Milford will officially kick off with its first solar workshop on Wednesday, December 3 at Milford City Hall, 110 River Street, at 7 pm. Residents who are interested in learning more about Solarize Milford are urged to attend.
More information about Solarize Milford can be found by visiting www.solarizect.com/Milford.